The document discusses the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the role of technology, particularly the iPad, in enhancing educational accessibility. It emphasizes the need for multiple means of representation, action, expression, and engagement to cater to diverse learning needs. The text outlines the advantages and challenges of using iPads and other technologies to support inclusive learning environments and promote 21st-century success.

1. Making Learning Accessible: Universal Design for Learning, Inclusive Technology & the iPad

2. Greg O’Connor Professional and Consultant Services Manager, Spectronics Gerry Kennedy Independent Information and Inclusive Technology Consultant

3. Greg Email: [email_address] http://twitter.com/gregoconnor (07) 3808 6833 Gerry Email: [email_address] http://twitter.com/GKICT (03) 9894 4826

4. Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee “ As a kid, if you’re told you can’t read and write, you think you’re bad at life” “ He had a difficulty with words as a child and was in a special needs class in primary school” smh.com.au Spectrum March 19-20

5. http://learningwiki.net/groups/accessingthefuture/ Twitter: #ATFC2011 Workshop resources

7. Disruptive Innovation

8. "Ball point pens will be the ruin of education in our country. Students use these devices and then throw them away. The virtues of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Business and banks will never allow such expensive luxuries.”

10. Project Tomorrow & The Horizon Report use social based learning for learning and personal lives access to untethered learning digitally rich learning using relevancy-based digital tools, content & resources that allow for self directed learning

11. The road ahead: Enabling Engaging Empowering The New 3 E’s of Education: Enabled, Engaged, Empowered How Today’s Students Are Leveraging Emerging Technologies for Learning (2011)

13. 30% http://tinyurl.com/ 25qkf8s

14. 46-47% The International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) was undertaken in Australia in 1996

15. Barriers to Learning & Opportunity ..impaired access, participation and progress in learning, social connectiveness, and employment

16. Barriers to Learning & Opportunity “ prepare for an environment where they will spend more time reading and using information on the internet than they will reading from a printed book”

17. Remediation vs Compensation Edyburn (2006) http://www.uwm.edu/~edyburn/L%26L2006. pdf

18. One size fits all?

19. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Representation Action and Expression Engagement

21. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Representation Student - How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Teacher - Present information and content in different ways

22. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Action & Expression Student - Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Teacher - Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know

23. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Engagement Student - How we get engaged and stay motivated. How weare challenged, excited, or interested. Teacher - Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

24. Universal Design for Learning CAST - Center for Applied Special Technology http://www.cast.org National Center on Universal Design for Learning http:// www.udlcenter.org

26. It Can’t Teach

27. “ Every new literacy changes the way we think about the world. The alphabet did this to oral cultures. Cheap books did it after Gutenberg. Mobile, interactive multimedia technologies are doing it in our time. As educators are we up to the challenge?” Pat Clifford, Galileo Educational Network

28. iPad

29. 450,000+ Apps available 100,000+ iPad Apps 30% are free 15+ Billion Downloads 200+ million iOS users in 90 countries

30. SOS

31. Introduction to the iPad WiFi / 3GS iTunes / Syncing Types of Apps Managing iPads

32. Advantages of the iPad Engagement Portable Mainstream device Wide range of apps Price Supports universal design Promotes 21st century success

33. Disadvantages of the iPad Fragile Using in outside light Install apps via iTunes only No USB Alternative access methods limited

34. Accessories

35. Accessories

36. Access to Personalised Learning

37. Accessibility Features VoiceOver Zoom Magnification White on Black Display Large text

38. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Representation Student - How we gather facts and categorize what we see, hear, and read. Teacher - Present information and content in different ways

39. Reading Technologies

40. OCR Optical Character Recognition (Scanning Technologies)

41. Text Styles and Definitions

42. Text to Speech (TTS)

43. Dictionary and Thesaurus Options

44. Visual Guides

45. eReaders http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog - Weblinks for accessible text and ebooks

46. iPad Reading Settings & Apps http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

47. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Action & Expression Student - Planning and performing tasks. How we organize and express our ideas. Teacher - Differentiate the ways that students can express what they know

48. Writing Tools and Technologies

49. Spell Checkers

50. Voiced Text Output

51. Homophones e.g. where, wear, we’re

52. Mind Mapping Software

53. Planning and Organisation

54. Note Taking Software

55. Organisational Tools & PIM software

56. Using Tables in MS Word

57. Using PowerPoint and Other Tools

58. Speech Recognition (DNS V11)

59. iPad Writing Apps http://www.spectronicsinoz.com/article/apps-for-literacy-support

60. Universal Design for Learning Multiple Means of Engagement Student - How we get engaged and stay motivated. How weare challenged, excited, or interested. Teacher - Stimulate interest and motivation for learning

61. App review and search sites www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/web-links/weally-wonderful-apps-v2-0/ www.quixey.com www.spectronicsinoz.com/blog/apple

62. S tudent E nvironment T asks T ools www.joyzabala.com

66. Thanks.